Her Approach

Frances believes that there is no one right diet that works for everyone and that given half the chance, the body will heal itself. Her approach to wellness encompasses an integrative approach that incorporates nutrition counseling with life coaching. Frances understands that true healing takes place on multiple levels, and that while food plays an integral part in our wellness, it is by holistically addressing those other factors that nourish our soul, including relationships, career and spirituality, are we able to achieve optimal, well-rounded health.

Working in partnership with her clients, Frances empowers her clients to become active participants in their own health and well-being. Her genuine concern for others, combined with her listening skills, nutritional expertise, and positive energy, inspires multi-faceted healing and change. By working with Frances, you will learn how to nourish yourself from the inside-out, and begin to cultivate a new relationship with food and your body. Frances will guide you as you gradually become more conscious and aware of the impact that food has on your body, your moods, thoughts and feelings, enabling you to create vibrant, radiant health.

Specialties

• Digestive wellness – whether you suffer from acid reflux, nausea, indigestion, constipation or other symptoms of digestive distress, Frances is able to customize a wellness plan to help you feel better, by addressing how specific foods can either heal or harm your digestive tract and overall health.  Digestive wellness is a key factor in immune health and overall well-being, and it is with this bigger picture in mind that Frances supports her clients in achieving and maintaining digestive wellness.  Frances has worked with clients with Celiac, Crohn's, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

• Increasing your energy – want to increase your energy naturally, without reliance on caffeine or supplements? It is possible! Through simple dietary and lifestyle changes, you can beat the 3pm slump, wake up feeling refreshed, vibrant and alive, and be able to do and enjoy the things you love.

• Food allergies, intolerances and sensitivities – Frances has both personal experience and experience working with clients who have gluten intolerance, and other allergies, ranging from soy, eggs, peanuts, fruits to seafood.

• Vegetarian nutrition – regardless of where you are in the vegetarian spectrum, Frances provides a non-judgmental, non-dogmatic approach to supporting individuals reach their health goals. Considering transitioning to a vegetarian diet? Not sure if a vegetarian diet is right for you? Want to start eating meat and/or seafood? Frances has over 13 years experience of having been a vegetarian. Her expertise will provide the proper guidance and support you need.

Testimonials

Health Counseling

“I started working with Frances in the earlier part of 2009, and it drastically changed the way I see food and diet ever since. Before I started meeting her, I’d drink coffee just about every day, would feel sluggish without knowing why, would wolf down my meals, and didn’t think certain foods were better for me than others. During our meetings, Frances listened intently about everything I told her, and would refer to many issues throughout our sessions – which impressed me. She was intent on custom-crafting a food regiment for me that’d work best with my body, and not one of those nutritionist types that force a 1-solution-fits-all strategy. In addition, she provided me with a plethora of material to read and use on my own such as recipes, nutrition concepts, and a food log to track my meals and to record how I felt.

Not long after we were working together, I felt many positive changes occurring in my body. Frances helped me realize how much sugar I’m putting in my body, and educated me significantly about how to best read the labels for the list of ingredients avoiding artificial food additives. I found myself with more energy, less of a need for caffeine, and a taste for food I never thought I’d enjoy! She helped me handle my sweet cravings by substituting them with more natural sweet flavors like adding cinnamon or vegetables like sweet potato. Who knew nutrition could actually be fun instead of pure sacrifice. The times I eat decadent food with lots of sugar, I am much more aware of how it makes my body feel sluggish motivating me to eat more natural foods.

Knowing all of this is quite empowering. I’m so glad that I decided to work with Frances to get a strong handle of my nutrition, and I strongly and sincerely recommend anyone potentially interested in improving their health and overall well-being. She has a wonderful way of making you feel comfortable about yourself and not wrong for your diet. Her dedication to her clients is unparalleled to others in her field – and I know this because my Aunt does the same work!”

Sincerely,

Jonathan Simon
New York City

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"Let me first start off by saying that it has been an absolute pleasure working with Frances as my health counselor.  During our time working together Frances has helped me set goals for myself and I have learned a great deal about what was important to obtain a healthy lifestyle.  I have set weekly, monthly, three month and yearly goals during this time and was able to always stay on target thanks to Frances’s intuitive expertise and passion for being a great health counselor.   

I have learned great relaxation activities and have developed my own love for learning more about meditation thanks to this venture.  I have also been able to cope better with stress and have taken a liking to observing more of the brighter sides of life and nature. 

I have also been able to stick to a healthier breakfast routine being it is so important to do this and sustain the right amount of energy through out the day.  Better snack choices have also come out of the great work accomplished during my sessions with her. I now have the knowledge and know how to make better selections and seem never to run out of ideas for my food choices. 

Frances brought all she had to the table when working with me and it has made all the difference in being effective. She is sincere in the work she does and always seems to have something extra to add after each session.  Anyone can and will benefit from working with her if they take the time to put in the work to better their lives. 

Thanks so much for your help Frances, you are the best at what you do and I am thankful for my time working with you. I will never forget it.  All the best to you in the future." 

Sincerely,  

Allen C. Raia
Lynbrook, NY

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"As a successful management consultant and business owner, I am extremely selective in who I work with and who I recommend - and I recommend Frances without hesitation. Our talks are truly life changing. She knows how to create the space for me to open up and trust her. Frances is a professional "problem destroyer", if you have a problem, Frances will help you through it without fail. Frances is the only person who I've ever met who can do that - and trust me, I talk with a lot of people. She is truly in a class of her own, and her understanding of the human condition is remarkable. She is so kind, wise and insightful - gentle yet extremely effective. She'll shake up your life at your core and help you create the MOST INCREDIBLE LIFE you've always dreamed of - you'll be unrecognizable and forever happy!"

- Speranta C., management consultant/business owner

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“I enjoyed working with Frances, she helped me tremendously.  Her caring demeanor and vast knowledge of foods were a well worth asset. I definitely recommend her to others that need a little guidance or an accountability partner to help revamp their relationship with food.”

- C. Philbert, Brooklyn, NY
 

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"Frances is great. She has helped me through the toughest times. She is supportive, encouraging, non-judgmental and positive. Her talks have really nourished me during the times I felt tired and drained. It is uplifting. At the same time it gave me comfort when I needed it. Conversations with Frances also challenged me to self reflect and think about the reality of life. I trust Frances’ judgment and guidance. She is an insightful individual. But most importantly she has the heart and a passion to help and service others. She's a good one."

- female, age 26, Brooklyn, NY

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"I just wanted to formally thank you for doing such a fabulous job as my health counselor. Our sessions were very informative and enjoyable, and I especially appreciated your patience and encouragement along the way. As you know, in business you meet and work with many people and it is always refreshing to work with someone that shares my standards of excellence and professionalism, and equally as gratifying for me to work with individuals as dedicated and pleasant as you! Thank you for all of your help in getting me back on track to well being! I pray God will continue to bless you and your business, and I wish you much success in all of your endeavors!"

- Stacie G., President & CEO, C&G Enterprises

Workshops

"Very valuable information was given to have a more balanced and healthy life"
- Deloris M., Brooklyn, NY

"This is a great workshop which can help us to learn the importance of nourishing ourselves"
- Diana C., Brooklyn, NY

"Very informative. Found out ways to control or handle stress better than eating or drinking the 'wrong' things"
- Deborah L., Brooklyn, NY